Keto Ham And Cheese Macaroni Salad

Keto Ham And Cheese Macaroni Salad is an old-fashioned macaroni salad with little bites of ham and stings of cheddar. It is as same as pasta salad but that is a high-carb salad. Keto Ham and Cheese Marconi Salad is made with miracle noodle ziti which has low calories and no carbs. This salad (pasta) is a perfect side dish for season (summer) potluck picnics, pool parties, and family reunions.

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STATS

• Course salad
• Cuisine American
• Prep time five minutes
• Cook time five minutes
• Total time ten minutes
• Servings eight

EQUIPMENT

• Strainer
• Blender jar
• Spatula
• Pan

INGREDIENTS

• Fourteen ounces of shirataki ziti Miracle noodles
• Four ounces of sharp cheddar cheese
• Half cup cooked ham
• Half cup dill pickle
• Two boiled eggs
• One-third cup mayonnaise
• One teaspoon of Dijon Mustard

INGREDIENT NOTES

KETO PASTA

• You can use any keto-friendly pasta made with lupin flour, zucchini noodles, or Serengeti squash.

MAYONNAISE

• You can buy any keto-friendly mayonnaise from the store or you can make it at home by adding one cup of avocado oil, and salt. Pepper, two eggs, and blend them to make a paste.

MUSTARD

• Dijon mustard is used to give it a spicier flavor, regular mustard is also used here.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Prep the noodles

1. Take a strainer and drain the miracle noodles.
2. Soak the noodles again in water for five minutes and drain them again with a strainer.
3. Place a pan on a moderate flame and put the noodles in the pan.
4. Stir fry the noodles until it starts to stick in the pan.

Combine the noodles

1. In a bowl mix all five ingredients miracle noodles, cheddar cheese, cooked ham, dill pickle, and boiled eggs.
2. Take a blender and pour mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and blend it.
3. Pour the mayonnaise mixture into the pasta mixture and mix it until combined well.
4. Place it in the fridge to chill.

Serve

1. The salad is ready to be served but it can taste better after it gets chilled overnight.

TIPS

• The miracle ziti noodles are large in size so you can the noodles to give them an original look and it is also easy to eat.
• I use Dijon mustard for a spicier flavor. You may also go for regular mustard here.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• This keto salad (ham and cheese macaroni) should be taken with low in content of carb grilled chicken (marinated), kabobs (shish), and flank steak (chimichurri).
• It is also great to consume it at lunch with a glass of strawberry limeade in the summer.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge

• Pack the Ham and cheese pasta in an airtight container for days (three to five).

Freezer

• Pack the Ham and cheese pasta in the similar way and stored for up to five months.

FAQs

Is pasta keto-friendly?

• Not all varieties of pasta are keto-friendly and are high in carb content. Keto-friendly options are also available like pasta made with lupin flour, zucchini noodles, or shirataki noodles.

Is this ham and cheese macaroni salad low in carbs?

• This keto ham and cheese macaroni salad has just one gram of carb while other macaroni salads have 20 to 30g of carbohydrates per serving.

How can we store this ham and cheese salad?

• You may store it in the fridge in a sealed box for five days.

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NUTIRIONAL FACTS

Servings 104g
Calories 142
Carbs 0.8g
Net carbs 0.8g
Proteins 6.4g
Fat 12.6g
Saturated fat 4.5g